Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch
Transform fresh, ripe tomatoes into the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Tomato Soup from Scratch. Bursting with the natural sweetness of tomatoes and the aromatic warmth of sautéed onions, garlic, and dried basil, this homemade soup is perfectly balanced with a hint of sugar and rich, velvety heavy cream. With just 15 minutes of prep and an easy simmer-and-blend technique, this recipe delivers a smooth and satisfying bowl of classic tomato soup in under an hour. Ideal for cozy dinners, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a gooey grilled cheese. Garnish with fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch, and enjoy a comforting homemade meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 8 medium, chopped ripe tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 3 for garnish (optional) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down and release their juices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the soup to cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Stir the heavy cream into the blended soup and reheat gently over low heat, if necessary. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 4134 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3911 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
